Teen Health and Success Partnership
Connecting Rochester high school students with career opportunities at the University of Rochester.
From High School to Healthcare: Teen Health & Success Partnership
The Teen Health and Success Partnership (THSP) matches City of Rochester high school students with employment opportunities across the URochester system while providing comprehensive support for long-term career success.
Students gain professional experience in healthcare and other fields -- from nursing units and pharmacies to IT and food services -- while developing marketable skills and financial independence. Through partnerships with local high schools and community organizations, participating students receive individualized support and access to career advancement opportunities that create pathways from high school to sustainable careers.
Our Approach
Job Matching & Placement
Our Hiring Navigator identifies opportunities across 30+ departments at Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, and other University of Rochester locations, then guides students through the entire hiring process.
Student Recruitment
URochester job opportunities are shared during employment training, and students interview with the Teen Employment team.
Ongoing Support
Employment Navigators provide monthly mentorship, serve as liaisons between students and supervisors, and help students plan for career advancement and post-graduation success.
Career Development
Students receive professional development opportunities, promotion support, and guidance for college applications and career planning.
Our Impact
Since 2008, THSP has employed more than 610 Rochester high school students with remarkable outcomes. THSP students work in a wide range of jobs, spanning 36 departments across Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, and the main URochester campus.
100%
of our 2024 seniors graduated from high school and 65% enrolled in college
78
High school students were employed through our program in 2024-2025
~50%
of our program participants remain employed at URochester after high school graduation
176
participating high school students and program grads have received promotions at URochester
Student Testimonials
Hear from THSP participants about their career journeys and professional growth.
Get Involved
For more information on the Teen Health & Success Partnership and its programs, contact Annabelle Kleist.
I got an internship at the Data Center in high school, and they liked me, so once they had a position when I graduated, they hired me on. It completely turned my life around. I don't think I would be here today without this program.
Maliq
One of the amazing things about this program is that I was offered a position as a Nurse Assistant at URMC. That’s really great because I actually want to be a Registered Nurse when I grow up. I want to go to college and make a career out of this.
Jonathan
Programs like this allow you to realize that you don't need to go super far to become somebody because Rochester is a great place as it is -- it offers so much. There's no way that I would ever want to give up my job.
Autumn
The Teen Health & Success Partnership Program has helped shape my career. I thought I was going to be a musician and now I am getting first-hand experience in the nursing field. I started out as a Patient Safety Assistant and was promoted to a Patient Care Technician.
Gustin
Working on the cardiovascular unit gave me a great opportunity to learn about the healthcare field and gain valuable experience. I get to help patients and work alongside healthcare professionals.
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